The New Covid-19 Wave and the Psychological Distress Among Senior High School Students in Ghana

Authors

  • Amos Amuribadek Adangabe Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana
  • Godfred Agbakplor Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana
  • Alfred Dorgbetor Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana
  • Alice Emmanuella Dogbey Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana
  • Mary Braimah Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana
  • Louisa Annang Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana
  • Juliet Sam-Wiah Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana
  • Gilbert Dadzie Department of Counselling Psychology - University of Education, Winneba, P. O. Box WB25, Winneba – Ghana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.03.01.11

Keywords:

Psychological, Covid-19, third-wave, coping strategies

Abstract

The study explored the psychological experiences of Senior High School students and their coping strategies in selected Senior High Schools in Ghana in the wake of the third wave of Covid-19. Data for the study were purposely collected from 20 respondents using a semi-structured interview guide and analysed thematically. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of students in Senior High Schools are confused and have a feeling of anxiety whilst on campus in the wake of the third wave of Covid-19. It was further established that Senior High School students cope by building relationships with their teachers and as well with their colleagues in school and adherence to state laid down protocols. The contribution of Guidance and Counselling units in the schools played a great role in helping students cope psychologically.

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Published

2022-01-12

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research

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Adangabe, A. A., Agbakplor, G., Dorgbetor, A. ., Dogbey, A. E. ., Braimah, M. ., Annang, L. ., Sam-Wiah, J., & Dadzie, G. . (2022). The New Covid-19 Wave and the Psychological Distress Among Senior High School Students in Ghana. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 3(1), 102-105. https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.03.01.11